Music (Area 3 Music Technology)

Bachelor of Music Degree

The Bachelor of Music degree allows you to select an emphasis in performance, piano pedagogy, jazz-commercial music or music technology. Music programs at UCM offer a balanced curriculum of classroom studies and practical experiences.

Why Choose Music at UCM? Area 3: Music Technology

The Department of Music is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music.

Each year more than 100 student and faculty recitals, concerts and other musical performances entertain campus audiences and provide academic experiences for students.

There are numerous scholarships and awards offered to students in this field.

What will I study?
Theory and music courses provide insights into the music of the past and present. Students receive instruction and studio time in well-equipped electronic music facilities and benefit from practical experiences.

How can I get involved outside the classroom?
At UCM, we value engaging learning experiences that include student involvement and service-learning projects.

In Music, there are several involvement opportunities:

International Association of Jazz Educators

International Tuba and Euphonium Association

Music Industry and Recording Association

National Association for Music Education

Sigma Alpha Iota

Performing Groups

Collegiate Choir Women's Chorus

Concert Choir

Symphony Orchestra and Opera Workshop

The Jazz-Rock Combos

The Opera Workshop

The Marching Mules

The Symphonic Band

The University Symphony Orchestra

The Vocal Jazz Ensemble

The Wind Ensemble

About our Faculty:
The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1, which allows professors to get to know you and provide personalized attention.
Besides teaching, many faculty members perform recitals, teach master classes and workshops, and compete both on and off campus. Additionally, many pursue other scholarly activities including writing books and articles, and creating compositions and recordings.